Is the C7 the best looking Corvette ever?
10-23-2014, 10:29 PM
#142
Safety Car
Rct851 Pic.
That older one has what could be regarded as "SHARK GILLS" on the front fenders? Kind of reminds me of a late model damn sharp looking Corvette. 
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10-24-2014, 08:34 AM
#147
Racer
I am SO with you on this!!!!!!!! 1967 big block coupe with tri-carb, stinger hood and factory sides - yeah baby!
10-29-2014, 11:14 AM
#150
One objective way to answer this question is to look at sales figures. Not a perfect yardstick, but a pretty good indicator. By that measure, the 1978-1979 body style is the best ever. These two years, when the Glassback was added, and before the aerodynamic bumpers were added, totaled over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
10-29-2014, 11:38 AM
#151
One objective way to answer this question is to look at sales figures. Not a perfect yardstick, but a pretty good indicator. By that measure, the 1978-1979 body style is the best ever. These two years, when the Glassback was added, and before the aerodynamic bumpers were added, totaled over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
Also note numbers for the '14 C7 are looking to be over 42,000 putting it right up there with those late 70s models and in an area never achieved by either C5 or C6; though in 2007 C6 came close with just over 40,000.
10-29-2014, 12:17 PM
#152
Le Mans Master
67 big block with the stinger hood is my favorite design and forgetting about the materials and technolgy withstanding, the layout of the interior on the midyears is unsurpassed in my mind--radio sideways, layout of the gauges and the clock plus the dual cockpit design are fabulous.
10-29-2014, 12:42 PM
#153
AIR FORCE VETERAN
One objective way to answer this question is to look at sales figures. Not a perfect yardstick, but a pretty good indicator. By that measure, the 1978-1979 body style is the best ever. These two years, when the Glassback was added, and before the aerodynamic bumpers were added, totaled over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
1978-1979 Over 100,000 Corvettes sold.
No other body style Corvette comes anywhere close to that.
So if people vote with their wallets, the best looking Corvettes ever are the 78/79s.
10-29-2014, 12:49 PM
#154
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In my opinion, it's not. You can't argue it's the most technically advanced, though. I still prefer the first generation as well as the C6. Although I'm a bit biased, since I've only ever owned a C6.
The C7's front end doesn't seem as slick as the C6 and I'm still undecided about the rear end of the car. I haven't had the chance to see one up close for very much time.
EDIT: I should mention that even with this said, I'm still considering purchasing a C7Z because it looks like it's going to be an absolute animal.
The C7's front end doesn't seem as slick as the C6 and I'm still undecided about the rear end of the car. I haven't had the chance to see one up close for very much time.
EDIT: I should mention that even with this said, I'm still considering purchasing a C7Z because it looks like it's going to be an absolute animal.
10-29-2014, 01:04 PM
#155
A closer examination of the numbers reveals from '76 to '79 over 46,000 Corvettes each year with '79 being the highest ever at 53,807. In 1984 with the release of the "new" C4 Corvette the sales figures where 51,547! To say "no other body style comes anywhere close" is a stretch, though I realize you're putting 78 and 79 together to help make your point. And there is no doubt Corvette sales numbers over these 60 some years have rarely achieved over 40,000.
Also note numbers for the '14 C7 are looking to be over 42,000 putting it right up there with those late 70s models and in an area never achieved by either C5 or C6; though in 2007 C6 came close with just over 40,000.
Also note numbers for the '14 C7 are looking to be over 42,000 putting it right up there with those late 70s models and in an area never achieved by either C5 or C6; though in 2007 C6 came close with just over 40,000.
Yes 1984 was a high number, and a great style. But the 1984 model year started in March of 1983, so the 51000+ units sold is not really representative of a normal model year. I own a 1984 and love it by the way.
Actually, the C3 style from around 1976 through 1981 stayed over 40K units annually, and the only visual difference across those years as everyone on this post would know are the Glassback versus scoop back, and the aero bumpers in 80 and 81.
And while I'm not an accountant, it is pretty evident that the C3s from around 1973 onward were the most successful (sales) Corvettes ever offered.
That said, I like all Corvettes. But by sales, I stand by my suggestion that 78/79 are the best looking, in terms of market acceptance.
10-29-2014, 03:12 PM
#156
To clarify, I was looking at the fact that the 1978 and 1979 Corvettes are externally the same car. Sure there are minor differences, but visually they are essentially the same. And they did total over 100,000 units for those two normal model years.
Yes 1984 was a high number, and a great style. But the 1984 model year started in March of 1983, so the 51000+ units sold is not really representative of a normal model year. I own a 1984 and love it by the way.
Actually, the C3 style from around 1976 through 1981 stayed over 40K units annually, and the only visual difference across those years as everyone on this post would know are the Glassback versus scoop back, and the aero bumpers in 80 and 81.
And while I'm not an accountant, it is pretty evident that the C3s from around 1973 onward were the most successful (sales) Corvettes ever offered.
That said, I like all Corvettes. But by sales, I stand by my suggestion that 78/79 are the best looking, in terms of market acceptance.
Yes 1984 was a high number, and a great style. But the 1984 model year started in March of 1983, so the 51000+ units sold is not really representative of a normal model year. I own a 1984 and love it by the way.
Actually, the C3 style from around 1976 through 1981 stayed over 40K units annually, and the only visual difference across those years as everyone on this post would know are the Glassback versus scoop back, and the aero bumpers in 80 and 81.
And while I'm not an accountant, it is pretty evident that the C3s from around 1973 onward were the most successful (sales) Corvettes ever offered.
That said, I like all Corvettes. But by sales, I stand by my suggestion that 78/79 are the best looking, in terms of market acceptance.
10-29-2014, 03:50 PM
#157
10-29-2014, 09:18 PM
#159
Drifting
I am certain that everyone's opinions will be as varied as all the personalities involved. For me the C2 was groundbreaking in both
mechanical and styling, but I also like the C5 for the flow of the bodywork and it's stance.
mechanical and styling, but I also like the C5 for the flow of the bodywork and it's stance.
10-30-2014, 08:50 AM
#160
More on Sales & Market Acceptance
Looking further at the C7 versus other model years...
This link
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/...-totals-37288/
put the final model year total sales for the 2014 C7 at 37,288.
Frankly, I think that is very low for an all new Corvette. Especially compared to the then 11 model years old 1979, at 53,807 units sold.
I cannot help but wonder if GM had avoided the controversy of the Camaro tail lights and poorly styled back end, if the final year end sales for the 2014 Corvette would have been much higher.
Personally, I'm thinking that had the car been designed with a Corvette rear end, down to the glassback and four round tail lights, the C7 might have broken sales records.
GM still has a chance to find that out, if they go back and fix the back end to look like a Corvette.
This link
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/...-totals-37288/
put the final model year total sales for the 2014 C7 at 37,288.
Frankly, I think that is very low for an all new Corvette. Especially compared to the then 11 model years old 1979, at 53,807 units sold.
I cannot help but wonder if GM had avoided the controversy of the Camaro tail lights and poorly styled back end, if the final year end sales for the 2014 Corvette would have been much higher.
Personally, I'm thinking that had the car been designed with a Corvette rear end, down to the glassback and four round tail lights, the C7 might have broken sales records.
GM still has a chance to find that out, if they go back and fix the back end to look like a Corvette.
